PORSCHE Australia has moved to plug the hole between the entry-level and S derivatives in its medium SUV vary by introducing the Macan T, which, though no extra highly effective than its 2.0-litre sibling, provides a lowered suspension, distinctive exterior adornments and variant-specific technical and inside specs.
Anoraks will know that the Zuffenhausen-based model has supplied T variants in its 911 and, extra lately, 718 fashions, for the reason that launch of the 911 T in 1968. The T (for Touring) “identifies fashions that supply an particularly genuine driving expertise thanks to specific tuning, unique gear and environment friendly engines”, Porsche says.
The brand new Macan T is the primary four-door Porsche to bear the T designation and though its engine develops not more than the 195kW and 400Nm produced by the entry-level Macan, the newcomer’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, which is once more paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK), does weigh 58.8 kg lower than the two.9-litre biturbo V6 motor within the Macan S and GTS.
That reality will not be of explicit significance, however the Macan T, which retails for $91,500 earlier than on-road prices, differs notably from the Macan, which is listed at $84,400 (plus ORCs), by way of commonplace specification.
The previous, for instance, options the Sport Chrono Package deal (together with the mode change and Sport Response button on the multifunction steering wheel) as commonplace, which ought to see the brand new spinoff use its Porsche Traction Administration (PTM) all-wheel drive system to speed up from 0 to 100km/h in 6.2 seconds and go on to a prime pace of 232 km/h.
The Macan T’s metal suspension is complemented with Porsche Lively Suspension Administration, replete with stiffer anti-roll bars on the entrance and a trip top that has been lowered by 15mm. The Porsche Traction Administration is additional mentioned to have been tuned to endow the brand new spinoff with rear-biased dealing with traits.
Adaptive air suspension, which lowers the physique by an additional 10mm (a brand new possibility for four-cylinder Macans) and Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) are optionally available.
When it comes to its aesthetic execution, the Macan T may be differentiated from its siblings by advantage of its Agate Gray Metallic-coloured entrance gildings, exterior mirrors, facet blades, roof spoiler and logos on the rear. The sports activities tailpipes and facet window trims are completed in high-gloss black, the facet blades characteristic “Macan T” logos (in black) and, to spherical issues off, 20-inch darkish titanium alloy wheels are fitted.
The Macan T additionally advantages from the varied inside updates that have been launched as a part of the vary’s current facelift, which was launched in Australia late final yr. The brand new spinoff has Piano Black inside finishes and, like its siblings, incorporates a touch-sensitive centre console and up to date Porsche Communication Administration system with a ten.9-inch touchscreen, on-line navigation, digital radio and Apple CarPlay compatibility.
In the meantime, the usual eight-way electrically adjustable and heated sports activities seats (with reminiscence for the motive force) are trimmed in black leather-based and their headrests every characteristic an embossed Porsche crest. Ornamental silver stitching options on the seats, headrests and ‘wheel and the centres of the entrance seats and the outer rear seats could also be specified with a Sport-Tex Stripe sample as a part of the Macan T inside bundle.
Commonplace gear additional features a multifunction – and heated – sports activities steering wheel, dash-mounted Sport Chrono stopwatch, black aluminium scuff plates that characteristic a Macan T brand, Porsche Entry & Drive, automated dimming inside and exterior mirrors, Lane Change Help (blind-spot monitoring), Park Help (entrance and rear) incl. reversing digital camera and encompass view, facet airbags and privateness glass for the rear compartment, a 75-litre gasoline tank and 18-inch collapsible spare wheel.
The consolidated Porsche Macan vary is roofed by three-year/unlimited-kilometre guarantee and costs exclude on-road prices.
2022 Porsche Macan pricing*:
Macan | $84,800 | |
Macan T | $91,500 | (new mannequin) |
Macan S | $105,800 | |
Macan GTS | $129,800 |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.